I’ve been having great success doing my teeth whitening at-home. The last two days, though, something has changed. I’ve had a sharp pain on and off which lasts for less than a minute. But, it is painful and is difficult to deal with. The tooth I’ve noticed it with has bonding on it due to […]
Category Archives: Teeth Whitening
Tanda Pearl Ionic Teeth Whitening System
I wanted to get your advice on an over-the-counter teeth whitening system called Tanda Pearl Ionic. I have professional teeth whitening trays that I usually use but they have been aggravating my TMJ. The Tanda Pearls System says it achieves great results wearing them just 5 minutes at each treatment. Is that true? Is it […]
Are Teeth Whitening Strips Safe?
I’ve been considering getting my teeth whitened. My dentist has a great in-office program that allows you to whiten in just one appointment. However, when I found out the price I was a bit discouraged. I’m considering getting teeth whitening strips. Are they safe? Will they damage my enamel? Miranda Dear Miranda, Considerations with Teeth […]
Whitening Fluorosis Stains
My son has fluorosis stains which make his teeth spotty brown. Our dentist used teeth whitening but that didn’t help with the stains very much. She said we could try porcelain veneers or bonding, but I didn’t like the sound of try. I decided it was time for some research. I don’t think he’s old […]
Whitening Strips Not Helping Gray Tooth
I’m not sure what to do. I’m a heavy coffee drinker and have been for years. It causes pretty serious staining on my teeth. I’ve always been able to get them back to a less embarrassing color by using over-the-counter teeth whitening strips. For some reason, I’m having more trouble this time. One of the […]
Is it normal to have pain or sensitivity after teeth whitening?
Is it normal to have pain or sensitivity after teeth whitening/bleaching? Before we answer the question, it helps to understand how the whitening process works. How Teeth Whitening Works When bleaching gel is applied to your teeth, it penetrates them and travels through small channels in your teeth to break down stains. The whitening process […]
Booted out of My Free Teeth Whitening Because of Military Service
I signed up for a new dentist and they said as a new patient I qualify for free teeth whitening. Who’d say no to that? They said I’d continue to get free whitening as long as I keep up my appointments. I called to duty and was gone for two years. As I was across […]
Teeth Whitening Trays as a Retainer?
I finished my Invisalign treatment a few months ago and have to wear a retainer. I went to an overnight trip and seemed to have lost my retainer there. I have teeth whitening trays that I’ve been using for 30 minutes a day when I get ready in the morning. They fit well. Can they […]
Which Natural Teeth Whitener is Best?
I’ve been looking up natural teeth whitening. Two get the most mentions in their effectiveness: lemons and apple cider vinegar. Which one of these is the best to use? Carlyn Dear Carlyn, It’s great that you’re double checking these before trying. Truthfully, while both of them will whiten your teeth, they’ll also destroy them. Both […]
Mall Teeth Whitening Disaster
I’m terribly afraid I’ve made a ginormous mistake. I was at the mall and saw a Teeth Whitening Service Store. Intrigued, I popped in. The sales lady seemed extraordinarily knowledgeable. I was naturally concerned about having my teeth whitening done in a mall shop and she put me right at ease. She told me their […]